Daniel Auteuil - Actor Profile

Daniel Auteuil

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 24, 1950
Birth Place: Alger, France [now Algeria]

About Daniel Auteuil

Daniel Auteuil (born 24 January 1950) is a French actor. His starring role in Jean de Florette brought him international recognition, and he has since become one of the best-known, best-paid and most popular actors in France. Through films such as Caché, Mon meilleur ami, Le bossu and Après vous..., he has since gained greater international recognition. Description above from the Wikipedia article Daniel Auteuil, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Daniel Auteuil reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Daniel Auteuil's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 60% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Daniel Auteuil remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in halcyon / aimer, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Daniel Auteuil Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Daniel Auteuil's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Daniel Auteuil.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 An Ordinary Case Maître Jean Monier Hit Similar →
2024 Gaëtan Roussel : Création éclect!que aux Francofolies de La Rochelle Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 halcyon / aimer Georges Laurent (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2022 Farewell, Mr. Haffmann Joseph Haffmann Hit Similar →
2021 Daniel Auteuil - Déjeuner en l'air Self Hit Similar →
2021 Le Parti du cinéma Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2019 La Belle Époque Victor Drumond Hit Similar →
2019 Le Malade imaginaire Argan Super Hit Similar →
2019 André Téchiné: A Passion for Cinema Self - Actor Hit Similar →
2018 Remi, Nobody's Boy Signor Vitalis Super Hit Similar →
2017 Le Brio Pierre Mazard Hit Similar →
2016 In Her Name André Bamberski Hit Similar →
2013 Fanny César Olivier Hit Similar →
2013 Marius César Olivier Average Similar →
2013 Jappeloup Serge Durand, father of Pierre Hit Similar →
2011 The Well Digger's Daughter Pascal Amoretti Hit Similar →
2009 Someone I Loved Pierre Average Similar →
2008 The Last Deadly Mission Schneider Average Similar →
2007 The Second Wind Gustave Minda, dit 'Gu' Average Similar →
2007 Conversations with My Gardener The painter, aka 'Dupinceau' Hit Similar →
2006 My Best Friend François Coste Average Similar →
2006 Napoleon and Me Napoleone Bonaparte Average Similar →
2006 The Valet Pierre Levasseur Average Similar →
2005 Caché Georges Laurent Hit Similar →
2005 To Paint or Make Love William Average Similar →
2004 36th Precinct Leo Vrinks Hit Similar →
2003 After You Antoine Letoux Average Similar →
2002 The Adversary Jean-Marc Faure Hit Similar →
2001 Vajont Nino Biadene Hit Similar →
2001 The Closet François Pignon Average Similar →
2000 The Widow of Saint-Pierre Jean, le capitaine Hit Similar →
1999 The Lost Son Xavier Lombard Average Similar →
1999 The Girl on the Bridge Gabor Hit Similar →
1997 On Guard Lagardère Hit Similar →
1997 Lucie Aubrac Raymond Aubrac Average Similar →
1996 Death in Therapy Antoine Rivière Average Similar →
1996 Thieves Alex Average Similar →
1996 The Eighth Day Harry Hit Similar →
1995 Pereira Declares Dr. Cardoso Hit Similar →
1994 La Séparation Pierre Average Similar →
1994 Queen Margot Henri de Navarre Hit Similar →
1993 My Favorite Season Antoine Average Similar →
1992 A Heart in Winter Stéphane Hit Similar →
1989 Mama, There's a Man in your Bed Romuald Blindet Hit Similar →
1986 Manon of the Spring Ugolin Soubeyran, aka "Galinette" Super Hit Similar →
1986 Jean de Florette Ugolin Soubeyran, nephew of Papet Super Hit Similar →
1986 The Nonentity le journaliste Average Similar →
1982 For 200 Grand, You Get Nothing Now Sam Average Similar →
1980 The Under-Gifted Baptiste Laval, dit "Bébel" Average Similar →
1979 Us Two Un voyou Average Similar →

Daniel Auteuil - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Daniel Auteuil?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daniel Auteuil is "halcyon / aimer" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Daniel Auteuil acted in?

Daniel Auteuil has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Daniel Auteuil?

Other notable films include "Gaëtan Roussel : Création éclect!que aux Francofolies de La Rochelle", "Le Malade imaginaire", and "Remi, Nobody's Boy".